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Y913 ACL

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,045 mi
Last recorded134,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 ACL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CASING BROKEN

Fail 16 Sep 2016 134,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CASING BROKEN

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,626 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 126,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT WIPER RUBBERS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,692 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 86,687 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 76,574 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,232 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y913 ACL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y913 ACL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y913 ACL registered?

Y913 ACL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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